During this procedure, an intense beam of light energy (laser) is directed at the area you want treated. The laser beam destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis). At the same time the laser heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers. As the wound heals, new skin forms that's smoother and tighter.

Treatment with this medicine may cause your body to form antibodies that may make future treatments less effective. You should receive the lowest effective dose, with at least 3 months between shots.

Injections in the muscles close to the eyes may cause you to blink less. This may harm your eyes. Your health care provider may prescribe eye drops, ointment, soft contact lenses, or an eye patch to protect your eyes until the medicine has worn off enough for you to be able to blink normally again.

Wrinkles around the eyes, often called crow's feet, are categorized by doctors as dynamic wrinkles because they develop largely from years of contracting the muscles that display our emotions when we smile, squint, deeply consider, show surprise or laugh. If you've developed such wrinkles yourself, we're happy to hear that life has dealt you so many rich emotional experiences!

The treatment works by stimulating the skin repair itself. The laser is used to repair damage from chronic sun exposure and improve texture, color, fine lines and even deep lines. The breakthrough technique is ideal for uneven pigment, texture, fine lines, acne scars and darkening skin on the upper neck. Although the face is the most common area treated, the technique can also be used on delicate skin areas such as the neck, chest and hands.

Antioxidants are substances that act as scavengers of oxygen-free radicals, unstable particles that can damage the body's cells and even their genetic material. The most well-known antioxidants are vitamins A, C, E, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and beta carotene. There is some evidence that lotions and creams containing antioxidants may help protect the skin when applied before sun exposure. Scientific studies will be needed to learn if they are actually beneficial. The substance silymarin, found in the milk thistle family (which includes artichokes), may inhibit UVB-promoted cancers in animals. Aloe, lemon oil, and coral extracts contain antioxidants and are promoted as being healthy for the skin, although evidence of their effects on wrinkles is weak.

Treatment with botulinum toxin A is a modern and particularly effective method. Botulinoum toxin A is a purified protein with which muscles may be weakened for a limited period. Once the resting tone of the treated muscles is weakened, the pull of the muscles relaxes and the overlying skin flattens. Thus, botulinum toxin A is in particular indicated in treatment of wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Treatment needs to be repeated every 3-4 months.

Prevents aging of the skin induced by repeated facial movements mediated by excessive catecholamines release.

Microdermabrasion technique is similar to dermabrasion, but less surface skin is removed. It's done using a vacuum suction over your face while aluminum oxide crystals essentially sandblast your skin. Only a fine layer of skin is removed. You may notice a slight redness to the treated areas. Microdermabrasion usually requires repeated treatments to maintain the subtle, temporary results.